GOVERNOR OTU CHARGES NEWLY EMPLOYED CIVIL SERVANTS

Iloke Egbe METP

 The Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has charged the newly employed Staff into the Civil Service to show commitment and discipline in the discharge of their duties .

 The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, His Excellency, RT. Hon. Peter Odey affirmed this while declairing open a Two Day Orientation and Induction Workshop for the newly employed Staff of the Civil Service held at the College of Health Technology Auditorium, Calabar.

The Governor reiterated that the recruitment demonstrated the importance that his administration attaches to the Civil Servants and the Service as a critical sector of government in the implementation of social Welfare services to the people.

Earlier,  the Chairman of the occasion, Sir Maurice Effiwatt who is also Chairman, Civil Service Commission welcomed the participants and expressed excitement for the importance the Governor places on the Service and described the favourable disposition as a good will for the growth and development of the State. He encouraged Staff to take  the opportunity extended to them to contribute their best to the growth of the service as they are now Ambassadors of the Civil Service.

In her remarks, the Commissioner, Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions Hon. Mrs. Lawrencia E. Ita informed participants that they were joining the service at a time when the State Government under the leadership of the Governor is committed to reforms, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, promoting transparency and improving service delivery.

She encouraged participants to pay rapt attention to the sessions, ask questions, seek clarity and above all embrace the values of hard work, loyalty and continuous learning. 

She emphasize that the workshop was carefully designed to equip them with the fundamental knowledge, values, ethics and administrative procedures that govern the operations of the Civil Service. 

In her words, the Commissioner said your employment is not just a personal achievement, but a call to serve with diligence, integrity and professionalism.

Some of the papers presented were Ethics in the Civil Service, Code of Conduct for Public Officers by Elder, Chief Bassey Kooffreh, Personal Effectiveness and Managing Your Boss for Efficiency by Prof. Robito Ekanem. Harmonious Relationship and Conflict Resolution Skills by Barr. Emmanuel Enamhe.

Others include, Understanding the Public Service Rules, by Elder Egwu Omini, Government Security, Effective Communication and Teamworks, Essential of Due Process and Procurement including Financial Regulations in Government.

Highlights of the orientation program were Goodwill message from the State Accountant General, Dr. Mrs. Glory Tony Effiong, Constitution of a 15 Man Communique Drafting Committee, group photograph, questions and answers.

Dignitaries in attendance were the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on establishment Dr. Victoria Eyong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Peter Bisong, Directors and heads of Departments, participants and members of the public.